Shorer’s Baby: The Big Sid Story
In just a few days another player will lift ‘Big Sid’ A trophy that even the perfection of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel couldn’t be a part of… Continue reading Shorer’s Baby: The Big Sid Story
Tag: World Professional Darts Championships
Wright Headlines Opening Night as Ally Pally Schedule Confirmed
The tournament’s opening night will see reigning champion Wright begin his bid for a third Sid Waddell Trophy Continue reading Wright Headlines Opening Night as Ally Pally Schedule Confirmed
The Darts World 50 – 1978
Leighton Rees staked his claim to darting immortality at the first official World Championships. His defeat of John Lowe, in the final, capped the early period of Welsh darting dominance. The much-loved Leighton Rees proved too strong for England’s John Lowe. The ‘red mist’ had featured Rees, Evans, Ridler, and Obbard, among others, hoovering up major events and team titles. Rees himself was one of … Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1978
Peter Wright Triumphs
“I’m over the moon to lift this amazing trophy for a second time,” said Wright, a winner of three TV titles in 2021. Continue reading Peter Wright Triumphs
9-Dart Price Bully’d Out
Another incredible night of action saw Price hit his first televised nine-darter and the third of this year’s tournament, setting a new record. Continue reading 9-Dart Price Bully’d Out
The Old Guard Has The Last Laugh
Those who manage themselves over three weeks and produce what is needed at a given moment. These are the old-school pros who have shone through in the 2021 event. Continue reading The Old Guard Has The Last Laugh
Two Shots for Double Dekker?
PDC Dart player Jan Dekker, exploits ranking system to perfection as UK players disadvantaged. Jan Dekker is a Dutch dart player of considerable talent. He has reached the later stages of the BDO ( British Darts Organisation) Lakeside World Championship on more than one occasion and has shown a strong big game temperament. He has always appeared an intelligent and well-informed person and player. He … Continue reading Two Shots for Double Dekker?
Pro Darts – Class of 2010 Return to Earth with a Bang!
We left the “Class of 2010” at the end of the 2011/12 season after  two full seasons in the PDC. Six newcomers had taken to the professional game like lads to lager, but would they be able to withstand the pressures sure to come? Living up to expectations, earning their livings, coping with being known to all the other players and then defending their rankings … Continue reading Pro Darts – Class of 2010 Return to Earth with a Bang!